Weather in Louisville, Kentucky, United States in August
In an average August, Louisville sees a daily high around 87°F and a low around 66°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 87°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 80°F to 95°F |
| Average low | 66°F |
| Typical low range | 59°F to 73°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
104°F
1983-08-20
Lowest
69°F
1989-08-07
Low
Highest
78°F
1983-08-21
Lowest
45°F
1986-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
140°F
2023-08-25
Lowest
39°F
1986-08-29
Humidity
Highest
23.2 g/m³
2011-08-07
Lowest
5.7 g/m³
1986-08-29
Wind
Highest
20 mph
2001-08-16
Lowest
3 mph
2024-08-05
Precip
Wettest
6.87 in
2005
Driest
1.00 in
1999
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